Classic Hummus

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YIELD Serves 8 (Makes about 2 cups)

TIME 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

Classic Hummus

Why This Recipe Works

To develop a hummus recipe with a light, silky-smooth texture and a flavor profile that would balance chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, we emulsified the chickpeas and oil in the food processor. For the best flavor in our hummus recipe, we chose our tahini carefully and used it generously.

Gather Your Ingredients

Key Equipment

Key Equipment - Food Processors

Instructions

1.

Combine water and lemon juice in bowl; set aside. Whisk tahini and oil together in second bowl.

2.

Process chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until coarsely ground, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. With food processor running, slowly add water mixture until incorporated and process until smooth, about 1 minute. With food processor still running, slowly add tahini mixture until incorporated and process until creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.

3.

Transfer hummus to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes. (Hummus can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.) Serve.

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Rowland G.

6 days ago

This is the standard we've enjoyed at a lot of restaurants - and even better - it's fresh! So easy to make! I think I'll put a little into another bowl and put some zatar on it! I love spices and my spouse does not. C'est la vie!
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Tommy S.

2 weeks ago

Has anyone made this recipe with jalapeños and if so, how many and what kind? (Fresh, jarred, etc…)
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Bryce C.

1 month ago

I've made other variations, but in our house, this recipe is the favorite. It has wonderful flavor and consistency.

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